Supervisor of Special Education - Upper School

The Vanguard School & Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement contribution

Job summary

The Vanguard School and Services in Malvern, PA seeks a highly experienced Supervisor of Special Education - Upper School to lead and oversee special education programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and fostering student growth.

Responsibilities include developing programs, supervising staff, coordinating schedules and services, collaborating with districts, and maintaining professional development and budget oversight. Strong leadership and PA certifications required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field.
• Active Pennsylvania teaching certification and five years' teaching experience.
• PA Principal or Supervisor of Special Education certification required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and administer a school program with growth expectations.
• Strong understanding of the nature and needs of special needs children and young adults.
• Ability to recognize individuality and treat students with respect and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain special education programs consistent with student needs and laws.
• Provide leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs.
• Represent building administration on committees as assigned.
• Supervise, observe, evaluate, approve time off, and review staff work.
• Conduct staff meetings and collaborate with classroom teams to maintain effective relationships.
• Orient new staff to areas relating to students and building practices.
• Participate in enrollment processes for referred students.
• Implement and maintain school-wide positive behavior supports and safety.
• Develop master schedule, rosters, and staff assignments; group students appropriately.
• Communicate with districts and outside agencies regarding placements and transportation.
• Collaborate on professional development for staff.
• Assist in proposals, budgets, grants, and manage the fiscal budget.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's in Educational Leadership

PA teaching certification

PA Principal/Supervisor of Special Education certification

Job description

Supervisor of Special Education - Upper School JobID: 1567

• Date Posted:
  7/21/2026
  
• Location:
  The Vanguard School
  

Are you looking for a career that makes your heart smile on a daily basis?
Come and work with our amazing students and staffat The Vanguard School!

Founded in 1959 and located on a beautiful 28-acre campus in Malvern, PA, The Vanguard School and Services (VSS) are dedicated to the growth and development of children and young adults with a variety of special needs. Through a collaborative and holistic approach to each individual served by the continuum of educational, recreation, and employment services offered, VSS commits to helping all students and participants develop a strong sense of self-worth in their communities in an environment driven by respect, appreciation, learning, and growth.

Title: Supervisor of Special Education - Upper School

Program/Dept: Vanguard

Reportsto: Directorof Education

PositionType: 12Month,Full-Time

Work Schedule: MondaytoFriday,7:45AMto3:30PM

FLSAStatus: Exempt

MinimumQualifications

• Master'sdegreeinEducationalLeadershiporarelatedfield.
• Current,validPennsylvania teachingcertificationandfiveyears' experienceteaching.Certificationand teaching experience in Special Education is strongly preferred.
• Current,validPennsylvaniaPrincipalorSupervisorofSpecialEducationcertificationisrequired.
• Abilitytoplan,organize,andadministeraschoolprogramwithexpectationsofgrowth.
• Strongunderstandingofthenatureandneedsofspecialneedschildrenandyoungadults.
• Abilitytorecognizetheindividualityanduniquenessofeachstudent&treatthemwithrespect& dignity.
• Abilitytoengageintellectuallyandphysicallyinallcomponentsoftheeducational process.
• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaincooperativeandeffectiveworkingrelationshipswithallconstituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).
• Proficient useofEnglish language,grammar,spelling,punctuation,andvocabulary.
• Abilitytousetechnologyandperformclericalskillsataproficientlevel.

GeneralDutiesandResponsibilities

The Supervisor of Special Education is directly responsible for the effective management of the daily operation of special education program through implementing state regulations, organizational policies, and curriculum in a manner that promotes the educational and behavioral development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. The Supervisor of Special Education works collaboratively to lead, empower, and nurture all members of the school staff by emulating the VSS mission and core values; and communicates effectively with colleagues, parents, and representatives from school districts and other outside agencies.

SpecificDutiesandResponsibilities

Develop and maintain special education programs consistent with the needs of student population, and in compliance with federal and state laws.

Provideleadershipinplanning,implementing,andevaluatinginstructionalprograms.

Representbuildingadministrationoncommitteesasassigned.

Supervise, observe, evaluate, approve time off and review work of assigned staff.

Conduct staff meetings on a regular basis to ensure clear communication and meet with classroom teams to develop and maintain effective working relationships

• Orientnewstaffmembersspecificallyasitrelatestotheareaofstudents,generalbuildingpractices, instructional programs, and goals.
• Participate in the enrollment process for referred students.
• Implement and maintain the school-wide positive behavior support system and ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times.
• Develop the master schedule of classes, individual student rosters, and staff assignments.Work with teachers, academic specialists, and student services staff to group students appropriately and assign teachers.
• Serve as a resource for parents and stake holders as appropriate; Maintain ongoingcommunication with school districts, intermediateunits,and other outsideagencies regardingstudentprograms,placements,andtransportation.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure staff are receiving appropriate and well-rounded professional development.
• Provides assistance in developing proposals, new programs, budgets, and grants collaboratively as part of the administrative team as well as management of the fiscal budget for the purpose of meeting student needs.
• InconjunctionwithHumanResourcesinterviewapplicantsandmakehiringrecommendations.
• Supervise the year-end obligations of students and staff members.Report building and maintenance needs for the upcoming school year.Oversee the safety, maintenance and appearance needs of the school buildings and surrounding property.Order furniture/equipment as needed.
• DemonstratecompetencyineachoftheVSScorevalues:CommunicationandListening,Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork.
• ComplywithallorganizationalpoliciesandproceduresincludingthosestatedintheVSSPolicies& Procedures manual and additional verbal and written communications provided to staff members.
• Maintainaprofessional,confidentialandethicalrelationshipwithallconstituents(administrators, colleagues, faculty, parents, students, and others).
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, leadership meetings, in-service activities, and other meetings as required.
• Maintain proper credentials for assignment and remain educationally informed in all related areas including PDE regulations and state/national standards through continued professional study and attending workshops and conferences.

Performrelatedduties,specialassignmentsandprojectsasassigned.

• VSS offers a competitive salary, full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 100% short and long-term disabilities, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a generous annual contribution to each employees' 403(b).
• Top that off with team-building events, staff outings, and working alongside professionals who care deeply about our mission and core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork!

The Vanguard School and Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, be sure to let us know.

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 1:11:36 AM CST.

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